1966
When was PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) founded?
It was founded by divers John Cronin and Ralph Erickson.
Source: PADI padi.com
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1966
It was founded by divers John Cronin and Ralph Erickson.
Source: PADI padi.com
128,000
PADI divers train at about 6,600 dive centers and resorts around the globe.
Source: PADI padi.com
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